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R11 FEH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 FEH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive weep from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on the floor in front of the fuel tank and around the rear jacking points

Pass 18 Mar 2025 120,137 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 118,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes are just ok at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

front washers poor, just ok at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,750 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,889 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front too rear brakes coated with grease at rear

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,218 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage off side front fog lamp glass broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front too rear brakes coated with grease at rear

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play at off side front steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play at off side rear lower hub mount bush

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,549 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,548 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

vehicle under covers fitted

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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R11 FEH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 FEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R11 FEH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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